T3 Unit Test Review

Which of the following are features of drama?

                              I.         meant to be performed rather than read

                            II.         does not require an extended version of delivery to be complete or more effective.

                          III.         its focus on rhythm and sound

                          IV.         emphasis on dialogue, character, and stage direction

                            V.         usually fictional, though may include nonfiction or be inspired by true stories or historical events

 

• I, III and IV

• I and II

• I, II and IV

• I, IV and V

What is a monologue?

• a remark or passage in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but not by any other characters.

• a lengthy speech made by one character while the character is alone or in the presence of others.

• is a narrative device in which a storyteller gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story

Someone who writes a work of drama is called a…………………………………

• writer

• author

• playwright

• poet

A sub-division (smaller division) within a play is called _______________.

• act

• aside

• scene

• lines

How do a soliloquy and an aside differ?

• A soliloquy is spoken as a group, while an aside is spoken alone.

• An aside is spoken as a group, while a soliloquy is spoken alone.

• An aside addresses the audience when other characters are on stage, while a soliloquy addresses the audience when the character is alone on stage.

•   A soliloquy addresses the audience when other characters are on stage, while an aside addresses the audience when the character is alone on stage.

___________________ is the conversation that takes place between two or more characters.

• monologue

• dialogue

• soliloquy

• lines

Stage directions do all of the following EXCEPT:

 

• Convey the characters' thoughts to the audience

• Provide the director with details of the setting.

• Direct the actors on how to speak their lines

• Tell the actors where to move during the scene.

Who uses a play script?

• the audience and the actors

• the playwright and the audience

• the actors and director of a play

Which of the following is NOT usually included in a play script?

• a list of characters

• a list of costumes and props

• dialogue

• stage directions

Who is the main character in “The Girl and the Chenoo”?

  

• Chenoo

• Uncle Muskrat

• Little Listener

• Oldest brother